Apr

30

Vacation Shake Up

Posted by 4T at 15:23 | Filed In Family After 40, Life After 40, Social After 40, Travel After 40 | Add a Comment

Recently, on a wonderful vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia my husband discovered that his retirement days may not all be filled with golf. He is not retired yet but often talks about those days with visions of greens, and clubs, and putting, dancing in his head. Our vacation was a wake up call.
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Apr

23

Retiring Outside of the United States

Posted by 4T at 08:59 | Filed In Life After 40, Social After 40, Travel After 40 | Add a Comment

Many retirees can’t afford the high cost of living in the United States. With so many boomers now approaching retirement age alternate places are being investigated. Mexico is one such place. A large amount of senior citizens have made living near Lake Chapala, Mexico their new home. The cost of living is reasonable and good medical care by U.S. trained doctors is available. Fresh food is abundant and there are lots of activities to keep seniors busy. Also, it is an easy commute by bus, plane or car, to the States.
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Mar

19

Traveling over 40

Posted by 4T at 09:13 | Filed In Life After 40, Travel After 40 | Add a Comment

I’ve always wanted to travel, but after reaching 50 my desire has intensified. I don’t care where it is, I’m interested. Whether it is the next state or the next hemisphere. I don’t have any desire to visit space though. I would love to take 6 months, rent a fully equipped RV, and take a road trip across this great country of ours. I’m not as interested in the big cities as I am in the small towns. I feel that most cities are alike to some degree, but the outskirts are where you experience the flavors of each state. I mean that literally and figuratively. Small dinners and village hangouts can give you great insight into peoples lives in certain areas. Just look around your own area and the eateries you frequent. Certain foods are popular, as are drinks; you even discover fashion and decorating styles. Local vernacular can also be picked up.
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